Hello CAJunkies,
I've been gone for such a long time and have not really been keeping up with the latest and greatest of anything. So I would like some suggestions.
I have on order a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport that will have mostly crappy (possibly Sony) speakers, that I will want to upgrade the audio system. As its currently not out yet I don't know the exact specs of what's stock so I'm keeping my options open.
Goals:
1) Keep the factory touchscreen unit (using Forscan and adapters/rewiring to get a flat EQ and possibly no time alignment). Looking for suggestions for a 3-way combo dsp & amp, or small dsp & small amp.. (possibly need to fit both under seat). Not looking for HUGE power, I really don't listen very loud... 45W/ch has been more than enough for me before.
2) Looking for 6.5-7" mids that do well in IB and 1-2" tweets/full range recommendations for a two way front stage (I believe that both Mids & tweets are located on the lower door panels in stock location). I am willing to do mods to the huge sail panels for tweets if necessary but I don't want to cut the doors to fit bigger components. I don't want to do a 3 way on the A-Pillar, and don't want to fabricate kick panels. Don't have the time and skill necessary to do a sealed enclosure for the door but can do basic door sealing.
3) Looking for a decent (or mediocre) under seat sub. Yes I know most are not great. Yes, I know most are mediocre at best. I'm not a Bass head... I've actually lived about 12 years without a sub and was fine.. I don't really listen to bass heavy music though I do know I am missing some but don't really care all that much. With that in mind, I'm not interested in putting a box in... as I want to keep all of my cargo capacity. (Sub in spare tire well might be a possibility if I decide to move the tire to hitch mounted though there are rear rubber cargo mats that might alter the sound of a sub). Looking for recommendations for 6-8" subs that would work in a small space might not even be worth it so it's not a need right now.
Budget is ~$2K for front components, dsp and amp. Ok with new.. previously loved is fine with me.
I have been reading a lot but there is so much info out there that it's throwing me for a loop. Since this project is no where in the next month or two or three.. (Maybe end of the year)... I would like to get started on the plan.. and the saving $.
Thanks All